'Monkey Man': Priyanka Chopra lauds Dev Patel's directorial debut; Here's what she said

By Amrita GhoshFirst Published Apr 12, 2024, 12:31 PM IST
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Dev Patel debuts as director with 'Monkey Man', lauded by Priyanka Chopra. Action-thriller stars an ensemble cast, earning praise from audiences and critics alike

Priyanka Chopra has evolved into a global icon, dominating both Bollywood and making significant strides in Hollywood. However, beyond her acting prowess, she is an artist who values and acknowledges exceptional work. Recently, she commended British actor and filmmaker Dev Patel for his foray into filmmaking with the action thriller 'Monkey Man'.

Priyanka Chopra lauds Dev Patel for 'Monkey Man' In a recent social media post, Priyanka Chopra shared a clip from Dev Patel’s directorial debut project, 'Monkey Man'. Impressed by what she saw, PeeCee wasted no time in praising the talent and dedication of the actor-filmmaker. In her Instagram stories, she wrote, “Bravo #DevPatel. What an impressive debut!”

More about 'Monkey Man' This action thriller is directed and co-produced by Dev Patel, who also takes on the titular role. The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Sharlto Copley, Pitobash Tripathy, Vipin Sharma, Sikandar Kher, Adithi Kalkunte, Sobhita Dhulipala, Ashwini Kalsekar, Makarand Deshpande, Jatin Malik, and Zakir Hussain. Released theatrically in the United States and Canada on April 11, the movie has garnered praise not only from critics but also from audiences.

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Viewers flooded the comments section of the film’s post with their positive reviews. One user exclaimed, “I loved this movie so much! Need to go see it again!”, while another shared, “I saw 'Monkey Man' yesterday on Monday with my dad and oh my god, this is one of the best action movies I’ve ever seen. Hopefully, we can get a sequel!” Some believed the film was flawless, while others predicted it would be an Oscars contender.

Another enthusiastic viewer commented, “I haven't been this hyped about a movie in a long time! I've seen it twice!” while a fifth declared, “Movie of the year.” The film is eagerly anticipated by audiences in India, awaiting its release.

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